1. “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
Matthew 19:13-15
Matthew 18:1-6
Mark 10:13-16

2. I. The significance of bringing children to Jesus
Children should be brought to Jesus.
Some parents don’t care
Some parents don’t understand the importance
Jesus wants to bless them.
He encouraged that children be brought to Him.

3. Mark 10:14
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

4. I. The significance of bringing children to Jesus
Children should be brought to Jesus.
Some parents don’t care
Some parents don’t understand the importance
Jesus wants to bless them.
He encouraged that children be brought to Him.
He used children as an expression of the kingdom.

5. I. The significance of bringing children to Jesus
Hindrances need to be overcome.
There is the example of the disciples
There are the influences of society

6. Matthew 18:6
“But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

7. Matthew 18:4
“Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

8. II. The significance of what Jesus taught about children
Children are an example of God’s grace.
They have done nothing to deserve it
They receive blessing without earning it
Adults need to humble themselves.
Adults tend to inflate their own importance
Children are not inherently humble

9. II. The significance of what Jesus taught about children
Children teach us about trust.
They are powerless to do for themselves
They are dependent on others